Far too often, we stumble upon a charming building, or a beautiful church with the most incredible stained glass windows, and wish we could open the door and walk inside, but the door is locked. DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh opens that door for you.
Our Neighborhood Walking Tours give you behind-the-scenes access, and the opportunity to explore Pittsburgh’s diverse architecture, both old and new by neighborhood.Â
Our Guided Walking Tours are led by guides who have both deep knowledge and great passion for the theme presented. Let them guide you through architecture, public art, local history and general interest themes—across many neighborhoods.
Our Insider Tours are presented at one location, in a typically private space, as an immersive experience–perfect to for a date night or to celebrate a special occasion. You will have special access to obscure spaces–and the people inside who make these spaces so unique to Pittsburgh
Wheelchair accessibility varies by tour; please contact us for more details.
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SOLD OUT | Chatham University Campus: Highlights from History
SOLD OUT | Chatham University Campus: Highlights from History
Enjoy the springtime Chatham arboretum, learn about industrialists who supported the founding of the Pennsylvania Female College (now Chatham University), and step inside the former home of A.W. Mellon, former…
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Walking Historic Manchester: Where Preservation in Pittsburgh Began
Walking Historic Manchester: Where Preservation in Pittsburgh Began
Experience the history and culture of Manchester with tour host, Jay Steele, and gain some beautiful insight into one of eighteen sections of Pittsburgh’s Northside. This suburban-like area grew into…
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh: Northside
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh: Northside
Join us on Saturday, May 7, and find out what you DON’T know about the Northside! 6 hours. Over 30 buildings to choose from. Go! Explore the architecture. Hear…
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Ways of Pittsburgh: Paintings of Pittsburgh’s Skinny Streets
Ways of Pittsburgh: Paintings of Pittsburgh’s Skinny Streets
What could be more iconic than visiting an art studio and gallery inside a historic building? Take a tour of Ron Donoughe’s art studio for a truly unique experience. As…
Ways of Pittsburgh: Paintings of Pittsburgh’s Skinny Streets
Ways of Pittsburgh: Paintings of Pittsburgh’s Skinny Streets
What could be more iconic than visiting an art studio and gallery inside a historic building? Take a tour of Ron Donoughe’s art studio for a truly unique experience. As…
Ways of Pittsburgh: Paintings of Pittsburgh’s Skinny Streets
Ways of Pittsburgh: Paintings of Pittsburgh’s Skinny Streets
What could be more iconic than visiting an art studio and gallery inside a historic building? Take a tour of Ron Donoughe’s art studio for a truly unique experience. As…
Ways of Pittsburgh: Paintings of Pittsburgh’s Skinny Streets
Ways of Pittsburgh: Paintings of Pittsburgh’s Skinny Streets
What could be more iconic than visiting an art studio and gallery inside a historic building? Take a tour of Ron Donoughe’s art studio for a truly unique experience. As…
Ways of Pittsburgh: Paintings of Pittsburgh’s Skinny Streets
Ways of Pittsburgh: Paintings of Pittsburgh’s Skinny Streets
What could be more iconic than visiting an art studio and gallery inside a historic building? Take a tour of Ron Donoughe’s art studio for a truly unique experience. As…
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Antique Skyscrapers: Rooftops and Views
Antique Skyscrapers: Rooftops and Views
See the city from up high! Ascend four historic Downtown skyscrapers for spectacular Pittsburgh panoramas and behind-the-scenes views. Learn the surprising stories behind these and many other multistories of yesteryear….
Fifth Avenue by the Numbers
Fifth Avenue by the Numbers
What if you could go back in history to a time when Pittsburgh was run by numbers gambling barons? Numbers gambling arrived in Pittsburgh in the mid-1920s and took hold…
Antique Skyscrapers: Rooftops and Views
Antique Skyscrapers: Rooftops and Views
See the city from up high! Ascend four historic Downtown skyscrapers for spectacular Pittsburgh panoramas and behind-the-scenes views. Learn the surprising stories behind these and many other multistories of yesteryear….
Antique Skyscrapers: Rooftops and Views
Antique Skyscrapers: Rooftops and Views
See the city from up high! Ascend four historic Downtown skyscrapers for spectacular Pittsburgh panoramas and behind-the-scenes views. Learn the surprising stories behind these and many other multistories of yesteryear….
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Red or Blue Wire: Click, Click, BOOM!
Red or Blue Wire: Click, Click, BOOM!
We have all seen the movie where someone has to choose whether to cut the red wire or the blue wire with the clock under ten seconds. But, what is…
Antique Skyscrapers: Rooftops and Views
Antique Skyscrapers: Rooftops and Views
See the city from up high! Ascend four historic Downtown skyscrapers for spectacular Pittsburgh panoramas and behind-the-scenes views. Learn the surprising stories behind these and many other multistories of yesteryear….
Antique Skyscrapers: Rooftops and Views
Antique Skyscrapers: Rooftops and Views
See the city from up high! Ascend four historic Downtown skyscrapers for spectacular Pittsburgh panoramas and behind-the-scenes views. Learn the surprising stories behind these and many other multistories of yesteryear….
Antique Skyscrapers: Rooftops and Views
Antique Skyscrapers: Rooftops and Views
See the city from up high! Ascend four historic Downtown skyscrapers for spectacular Pittsburgh panoramas and behind-the-scenes views. Learn the surprising stories behind these and many other multistories of yesteryear….
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SOLD OUT | Squirrel Hill by the Numbers
SOLD OUT | Squirrel Hill by the Numbers
Explore the world of Pittsburgh’s Jewish numbers syndicate with tour host and storyteller, David Rotenstein. Visit the fashionable homes where numbers barons lived and plied their trade. Walk along the…
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Historic Hazelwood: A Tour of Pittsburgh’s “Melting Pot”
Historic Hazelwood: A Tour of Pittsburgh’s “Melting Pot”
Join the award-winning Greater Hazelwood Historical Society of Pittsburgh on an enlightening exploration of Hazelwood’s rich history — from the 18th century John Woods House built in 1792, to wealthy…
SOLD OUT | The Roots of Pittsburgh
SOLD OUT | The Roots of Pittsburgh
What makes Pittsburgh, well, Pittsburgh? Explore our city up close and personal with tour guide, Alan Irvine. Walk through the streets of Downtown and discover some of the history, events,…
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The Roots of Pittsburgh
The Roots of Pittsburgh
What makes Pittsburgh, well, Pittsburgh? Explore our city up close and personal with tour guide, Alan Irvine. Walk through the streets of Downtown and discover some of the history, events,…
Carnegie Mellon Campus Tour
Carnegie Mellon Campus Tour
Andrew Carnegie’s gift of a technical school in Schenley Park has grown into a university that is recognized internationally in technology and the arts. On this tour, we will visit…
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Choderwood: A Secret City Riverfront Oasis
Choderwood: A Secret City Riverfront Oasis
You’ve probably driven by Choderwood a million times, never suspecting that a little piece of Eden is steps away. Nestled along the Allegheny River in Highland Park, a hidden oasis…
Choderwood: A Secret City Riverfront Oasis
Choderwood: A Secret City Riverfront Oasis
You’ve probably driven by Choderwood a million times, never suspecting that a little piece of Eden is steps away. Nestled along the Allegheny River in Highland Park, a hidden oasis…
Choderwood: A Secret City Riverfront Oasis
Choderwood: A Secret City Riverfront Oasis
You’ve probably driven by Choderwood a million times, never suspecting that a little piece of Eden is steps away. Nestled along the Allegheny River in Highland Park, a hidden oasis…
Choderwood: A Secret City Riverfront Oasis
Choderwood: A Secret City Riverfront Oasis
You’ve probably driven by Choderwood a million times, never suspecting that a little piece of Eden is steps away. Nestled along the Allegheny River in Highland Park, a hidden oasis…
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The Fancy Smells of Herr’s Island
The Fancy Smells of Herr’s Island
Whether you call it Herr’s Island or Washington’s Landing, this bit of Pittsburgh just up the Allegheny River has a storied history. For nearly a century, Herr’s Island was Pittsburgh’s…
The Roots of Pittsburgh
The Roots of Pittsburgh
What makes Pittsburgh, well, Pittsburgh? Explore our city up close and personal with tour guide, Alan Irvine. Walk through the streets of Downtown and discover some of the history, events,…
Uncovering the Cultural District
Uncovering the Cultural District
You may know Heinz Hall and the Benedum Theater, but what other wonders does the Cultural District contain? Discover the small galleries, storefront theaters, and quirky art installations filling the…
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